Elisabeth Kendall

Join Dr. Elizabeth Kendall, a distinguished Middle East studies expert from the University of Cambridge, as she dissects the complex situation in Yemen. She illuminates the recent tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, sparked by southern Yemen's separatist movements. Hear her insights on the strategic significance of Yemen in regional dynamics and the implications of recent Saudi airstrikes. Kendall also explores whether the Southern Transitional Council can withstand the pressure without UAE support amid rising street protests.

Elizabeth Kendall, an expert on Middle Eastern dynamics, shares insights into Yemen's regional conflicts, focusing on the stark warnings sent to separatist forces amidst rising tensions. Tanachet Visajon, a professor of international relations, provides a gripping firsthand account of the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, revealing the harsh realities faced by displaced communities and the dangers posed by landmines. The discussions delve into the complexities of ceasefire agreements and the impact of international diplomacy on local lives.

From August 26, 2020: Yemen is home to the most tragic circumstances imaginable right now—years upon years of war, environmental disasters and severe humanitarian plight, exacerbated by cholera, diphtheria and now COVID-19. To discuss the ongoing situation, David Priess sat down with Elisabeth Kendall, a senior research fellow in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Pembroke College, Oxford University, who has spent extensive time on the ground in Yemen, and Mick Mulroy, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. They talked about the roots of the Yemeni war and its humanitarian toll, its evolution through conflict and COVID-19, and prospects for improved conditions.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.